THOUGHTS ▶▶▶ M Strategy in place – check!


astitis – the mere mention of the word has the power to send panic through a dairy farm. It is one of the top most costly diseases in a dairy herd. What remains important is stay- ing ahead of it. There are many ways of dealing with this disease, but the most vital strategy is first and foremost – prevention. Strategies should also be in place if and


when the disease strikes on-farm. This edition hones in on this disease. On page 24 we look at the importance of timing in dealing with mastitis. To avoid this disease, have a look at the strategies that need to be considered on page 6. This article also dives into what should be done to stop it’s spread. Other themes in this edition are, breeding and fertility. We consider six management fac- tors that can affect herd fertility and we also turn to the Nordic countries where breeding for im- proved fertility has been taking place for over 40 years. On a different note, we travel to New Zealand to hear about why dairy farmers are singing the praises of efficiency on-farm. It’s all about the right strategy at the right time, and that can never be underestimated.


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